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Your initial consultation with an attorney is your time. My goal is to have the potential client leave with all of their questions answered and a game plan.
We will start by my asking some introductory questions so that I can assess what issues need to be addressed. I then give you a “lay of the land” in terms where the law fits in with your situation. We then try to come up with a short term game plan and talk about the your questions.
It is not unusual for clients to have no or little information about their finances. That is okay. You probably know more than you think. Also, we have various ways that we can gather that information for you over the course of your case.
As far as what to bring, there is no set list.
Most of the time, it is okay not to bring anything. The exception would be if you have been served with papers. In that event, it is a good idea to bring those papers with you.
Some clients bring tax returns, pay stubs, bank account statements and other documents that are concerning to them. Certainly, the more documents you bring the more specific feedback I can provide.
Bring anything with you that you want me to look at it. Bring a friend or relative for moral support.
At the end of the consultation, we will discuss a fee arrangement should you decide to retain my services.
Why my consultations are not free.
If I gave free consultations, I would be doing them all the time. This would be unfair to my paying clients who deserve my full attention. I would assume that attorneys who gives a free consultation prioritize bringing in new clients over tending to existing ones.
Second, the consultation is not a commercial for me, it is about you and what you want to learn about your situation. Even if you and I are not a good fit, you will at least leave there with knowledge about the law and the issues in your case.
Finally, some parties have been given the bad advice to go see as many attorneys as they can so their spouse cannot hire them. I have no desire to be a party to this nefarious tactic.
If you would like to set up a consultation, here is how to get started.